Licensed P.I., SWMO’s #1 Crime Writer, Speaker & Victim’s Advocate
Synova Cantrell is an award-winning true crime writer, licensed private investigator, speaker, and victims’ advocate with nearly a decade of experience raising awareness for cold cases. She has written about more than 500 cases and authored 15 published books, including one endorsed by a retired FBI agent.
Recognized as Southwest Missouri’s #1 true crime writer, Synova has appeared in multiple documentaries, including on the Discovery Channel, and recently spoke at the Missouri State Capitol on behalf of victims’ families. Her work has even been honored with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Synova’s mission is simple: shine light on overlooked cases and help bring justice.
After 10 years of researching cold cases as a crime writer, Synova has now become a licensed private investigator with the state of Missouri. Synova is blazing her own trail and Chasing Justice.
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LATEST POSTS
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The Early Ascent: How Jim Jones Built the Foundation for the Jonestown Massacre
Jim Jones started as a kid who hated being ignored. He craved the spotlight. Watch him preach to trees in the woods. That boy grew into a man who led 900 people to death in Jonestown. This is part two of our dive into cult leaders. We look at his early days in ministry. He…
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Cults in America: The Hidden Epidemic Still Thriving Today
Experts estimate there are up to 10,000 active cults in America today. From Jonestown to NXIVM, these groups continue to manipulate and control followers through fear, isolation, and deception. Learn how to recognize the warning signs, protect yourself, and uncover the truth in our new video, Cults in America: The Hidden Epidemic.
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Jim Jones: From Ambition to Deception — The Rise of the People’s Temple
Jim Jones began as a passionate preacher with dreams of social justice — but behind his humanitarian façade was a manipulative con artist. Discover how the People’s Temple rose from humble beginnings in Indiana to a dangerous cult that would end in tragedy at Jonestown.
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The Making of a Monster: The Disturbing Childhood of Cult Leader Jim Jones
Before he became the infamous cult leader behind the Jonestown Massacre, Jim Jones was a neglected boy from Indiana with a dark fascination for control, death, and manipulation. Discover how his twisted childhood shaped the man who would one day lead over 900 people to their tragic deaths in Guyana.
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The Outrageous Final Years of Cult Leader Joseph Jeffers
Cult leader Joseph Jeffers built a bizarre empire of UFO prophecies, fraud, and abuse. From murder-for-hire plots to conning millions, his crimes shocked communities from Missouri to Bermuda. Discover the outrageous final years of Jeffers’ life and the dark legacy he left behind in this true crime story.
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The Unsolved Murder of Helen Vea Borg: Denver’s Forgotten 1957 Cold Case
In 1957, Denver was rocked by the mysterious death of Helen Vea Borg, estranged wife of mystic Joseph Jeffers. After surviving a brutal attack, Helen died days later under suspicious circumstances. Was it an accident, morphine poisoning, or murder? Decades later, this haunting true crime case remains unsolved.
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